Description:

The Cisco ASA5506-H Firewall Security Appliance (ASA5506H) is used in network security infrastructures to provide firewall protection, VPN connectivity, and advanced threat defense for small enterprise and branch office networks. Commonly installed in office IT environments, remote branch networks, retail locations, and small business server rooms where secure internet access and network protection are required. Network administrators, IT maintenance teams, and system integrators use this firewall for network security deployment, infrastructure upgrades, and replacement of legacy security appliances in distributed enterprise and commercial networks.

Applications:

The Cisco ASA5506-H firewall is used in small enterprise and branch network environments where secure perimeter protection and remote connectivity are essential for daily operations. It is commonly deployed in corporate branch offices, retail stores, healthcare clinics, and small to medium business infrastructures to protect internal networks from cyber threats while enabling secure VPN connections for remote users and inter-office communication. The appliance supports firewall filtering, secure site-to-site connectivity, and centralized security management to maintain protected and reliable network operations.

Technical Specifications:

• Manufacturer Part Number (MPN): ASA5506-H
• Product Type: Network Security Firewall Appliance
• Series: Cisco ASA 5500-X Series
• Firewall Throughput: Up to 750 Mbps
• VPN Throughput: Up to 100 Mbps (IPsec VPN)
• VPN Support: IPsec VPN and SSL VPN
• Ethernet Interfaces: 8 × 10/100/1000 Gigabit Ethernet ports
• USB Ports: 1 × USB 2.0 port
• Security Features: Stateful firewall inspection, NAT, access control lists (ACL), advanced threat defense support
• Management Interfaces: CLI, Cisco ASDM, SNMP
• Memory: 4 GB DRAM
• Storage: 8 GB internal flash storage
• Power Supply: External AC power adapter
• Mounting Type: Desktop or wall mount installation
• Operating Temperature: 0°C to 40°C
• Typical Installation: Small enterprise networks, branch offices, retail and commercial network environments

Common Replacements:

• Cisco Firepower 1010 Security Firewall
• Cisco ASA5506-X Security Appliance
• Cisco Meraki MX68 Security Appliance